Human Resources Technician - Sikeston

Application Deadline: February 12, 2025

This position may be filled at one of two levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Senior starting salary of $41,685.12.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Job Location: Sikeston, MO

• If selected for consideration, interviews will be scheduled on February 14, 2025.

Why you’ll love this position: The human resources technician provides routine administrative and paraprofessional support in human resources related functions, including resolving routine issues and questions with a moderate degree of independence. Complex questions and nonstandard issues are referred to the appropriate personnel. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Ensures timely and accurate input of personnel transactions in computer system, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, retirements, resignations, and releases.
• Maintains applications and employee files; researches employee files to document, record, and/or verify various human resources activities and transactions.
• Tracks and schedules new employees for orientation and training; pre-employment screenings include CDL Clearinghouse compliance and fingerprinting; schedules drug tests and physical examinations for external hires and applicable internal promotions/demotions/transfers.
• Ensures personnel records, new hire paperwork, EEO efforts and medical documentation is maintained and completed within State and Federal compliance.
• Prepares reports to monitor activities and ensure compliance with required state and federal programs.
• Gathers data and responds to inquiries related to employment activities, salary administration, and other human resources activities.

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of advanced (beyond entry-level) clerical experience in human resources or related positions.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.